NWR Transmitter/Receiver Problems?

Problems receiving the NWR broadcast can be due to issues with the NWR transmitter, your NWR receiver, or possibly both.
Please check the list of known outages/degraded service shown below and the special notices before reporting an outage.
Please do not use dst.webmasters@noaa.gov to report transmitter problems. The dst.webmasters@noaa.gov email address should be only used for questions about this website or NOAA Weather Radio. For other weather related questions or information go to https://www.weather.gov/Contact

NWR Stations that have either degraded performance or are currently offline.This information was current on: 05/25/2019 14:33:11. UTC

Click on a red or yellow icon to view transmitter details

DEGRADED - Indicates that a transmitter is operational but experiencing a temporary reduction in the quality of service such as coverage area, audio quality, etc.

OUT OF SERVICE - Indicates transmitter is temporarily non operational due to problems such as a power outage, antenna damage, etc.

Special Notices

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NOTE: If your Midland receiver is beeping, the following explanation is the most common, but it is not the ONLY explanation for a beeping receiver.

The Midland WR-120 desktop NOAA weather radio knows it is supposed to receive a weekly test from the National Weather Service every seven days. If the radio goes for ten days without receiving a test, it gives out one beep every ten minutes.

The radio will re-set itself at the next weekly test, or the next watch/warning issuance.

If you do not want to wait, you can cancel the beeping by unplugging the radio from the wall, turning the radio over, and removing one battery. Wait approximately 10-15 seconds, then replace the battery and plug the radio back in. The settings on the radio will NOT be affected by this, as the SAME county code, and all other information is stored on a flash memory chip.

But you WILL need to re-set the clock. To do so:

1) Push MENU. "SET TIME" appears. 2) Push SELECT 3) Use the up/down arrows to adjust the hour up or down. To get from AM to PM, just continue past the hour 12. 4) Use the right button to move to the minutes setting 5) Use the up/down arrows to adjust the minutes up or down. Right arrow to access both of the minute digits. 6) When you have set the clock to the proper time, hit MENU twice. The radio will display "SAVING". You are done setting the clock.

We apologize for the inconvenience. The ten-day missed test alarm is a way to assure viewers that their weather radio is performing properly.

NOTE: The previous version of this radio, the Midland WR-100 does not make an audible beep. However, it will display the words "CHECK RECEPTION" until it is re-set using the same steps as outlined above. Like the WR-120, the radio will automatically re-set itself at the next weekly test, or the next watch/warning issuance

[+]WWG53 Parker/Eau Claire, PA transmitter is Out of Service due to loss of antenna. (4/12/19)

The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter WWG53 Parker/Eau Claire, PA on frequency 162.425 MHz is Out of Service due to the loss of the antenna.

[+]WNG547 Sugarloaf Mt, ME transmitter is degraded due to tower blown down by excessive winds. (2/26/19)

The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter WNG547 Sugarloaf Mt, ME on frequency 162.450 MHz is operating in Degraded mode due to the tower being blown down by excessive winds. Listeners who experience a reduced quality of audio are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.

[+]WNG677 St. Croix (Christiansted), VI transmitter Out of Service (11/1/17)

(11/1/17) WNG677 St. Croix (Christiansted), VI, is out of service due to wind damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. We do not have a date for return to service.

Weather information is available on the NWS San Juan website at: http://www.weather.gov/sju/. Additionally, listeners are welcome to contact the San Juan, PR WFO (787-253-4586) directly for further advice regarding the receipt of weather and alert information for their area.

(8/7/15) The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter WWH34 located near Walton, NY on the frequency 162.425 was placed Out of Service due to a failure of a transmitter component. We are working with the Cooperator to find and install a replacement. We do not have an estimated time for return to service.

During this outage, we encourage people to try other surrounding weather radio broadcasts. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.